Archives for February 3, 2009

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Restructuring saves the day for Avon

By Simon Pitman

Although sales slipped 9 percent in its fourth quarter aggressive restructuring has helped to boost profits by 80 percent.

Beauty yoghurt turns ugly for Danone

By Shane Starling

After little more than two years, Danone has pulled its beauty-from-the-inside spoonable yoghurt, Essensis, from French retail shelves, despite a re-launch in 2008.